Chess960 tactic on c4
c9-10136Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
31. Qxc4+ Rd5 32. Qc8+ Rd8 33. Qe6+ Kh8 34. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Rd5, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #18.
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